It's a question that's been puzzling office dwellers for years. One minute it's blaring in your ear, the next it's as quiet as a mouse.
It's not a gremlin, but it's close. Some say that a mischievous entity has taken control of the fire alarm, using it for its own sinister purposes.
This entity, known as "The Gremlin," has been known to play pranks on unsuspecting office workers, silencing the alarm just as they're about to evacuate.
Read More on Office Gremlins »On the other hand, some say it's just a matter of faulty wiring. A loose connection or a faulty sensor could be to blame for the silent alarm.
But what if it's not just a technical issue, but a deliberate attempt to drive office workers mad?
Learn About the Dark Side of Technical Malfunctions »Some say it's just a prank gone wrong. Someone, or someones, thought it'd be funny to mess with the fire alarm, but it backfired (literally).
Now the office is on high alert, but for all the wrong reasons.
The Story Behind the Prank »